Food Services > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What happens if my child loses the student identification card?
• What if my child still has credit on POS at the end of the school year?
• Can my child still use cash in the cafeteria?
• What if my child qualifies for free meals?
• Can Point of Sale (POS) be used to purchase a breakfast?
• How do I deposit money into my child's account?

What happens if my child loses the student identification card?
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The cashier will record the student’s name and later enter the information. A new card will have to be made by the Food Service Department at a replacement cost of $5.00.

What if my child still has credit on POS at the end of the school year?
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Any additional cash will be carried over to the following year. For students moving to another SASD school, the balance will automatically be forwarded to the account at the new school. Students leaving the district will receive the balance in their account in a check made payable to the responsible adult, as requested. Forms for a cash withdrawal for students graduating or leaving the district are available from the school cafeteria manager.

Can my child still use cash in the cafeteria?
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Yes, at the Elementary and Middle School level ONLY. Cash may still be used in the cafeteria, accompanied by the ID card, but parents are strongly encouraged to deposit money in the account which will make the cafeteria lines far more efficient. The debit system is set up to serve the customer with optimal speed when cashiers do NOT have to wait for cash and make change. The ID/Debit card must still be presented to record the number of lunches. One of the benefits of POS, however, is the elimination of lost or forgotten money. The lunch lines will operate with greater efficiency as we move toward a “cashless” system. Cash will NOT be accepted on the serving lines during meal periods at the High School.

What if my child qualifies for free meals?
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Your child only needs his student ID/Debit card. All ID/Debit cards look exactly the same. It is impossible to differentiate between paid, free or reduced lunches. If your child is allowed to purchase snack items, money must be deposited into their account.

Can Point of Sale (POS) be used to purchase a breakfast?
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Yes, POS can be used to purchase breakfast. Students qualifying for free lunches are also able to have a free breakfast. For students paying a reduced price, the breakfast is $.30 and can be deducted from their debit account.

How do I deposit money into my child's account?
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• Deposit forms are available at each cash register in the cafeteria and in the school office, and also on the SASD website. Any amount of money may be deposited at any time. A check should be made out to the "SASD Cafeteria Account". YOUR CHILD'S NAME AND GRADE MUST BE ON EACH CHECK and placed in a sealed envelope. Student deposits (cash or checks) are to be given to the Food Service Manager in the cafeteria kitchen BEFORE LUNCH. Please write a separate check for each child if they are in different schools.

• Money can also be deposited on your child's account at myLunchmoney.com, an online program that allows a parent to set up an account for his/her child that allows credit/debit card payments into your child's account ($1.95 transaction fee), as well as access to your child's POS account balance. You will need your student's ID number in order to set up an online account. Check it out at www.myLunchMoney.com.

• At the Senior High only, myPAL Prepayment Kiosks will be available for use, which will accept cash prepayments which are immediately debited to your student's account. A receipt will be printed for each transaction.